Bernie Engelberger Escapes Death in New York Construction Pit
Bernard F. Engelberger recounts his 14 hour ordeal when a granite slab trapped him in a pit at the Altman building site on Fifth Avenue. Water flooding the hole helped reveal a weak spot, and he used a leveling instrument as a lever to free himself by early Sunday morning.
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King Cheops
Cheops
Bernard Engelberger
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Altman
Fifth Avenue
New York City
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WMND
Arabian Giant Gabara Alleged Nine Foot Nine in Rome
In the era of Emperor Claudius the Roman record mentions Gabara an Arabian giant said by Pliny to stand nine feet nine inches tall. Contemporary giants do not reach this measure.
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Claudius
Rome
Gabara
Pliny
Modern metallurgists debunk ancient hardening myths
The text argues that ancient Egyptians did not have a lost method to harden metals. It notes analyses show copper tools are copper alloys and zinc can be alloyed to increase hardness. It concludes steel tools surpass hardened copper or similar metals in quality.
Washington Vexed by Roosevelts State of the Union clash
The piece reviews a three week flood of political maneuvers in Washington surrounding the Roosevelt state of the union message. It notes attacks on New Deal critics, court clashes over AAA, Jackson Day dinner politics, and Nye’s neutrality drive, all signaling a rough campaign ahead.
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State of the Union
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Fletcher
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Broadcasting Company
Supreme Court
New Deal
America
Wallace
Davis
Liicense
Senate Agriculture
Democratic Party
New Orleans
Farrey
Democratic National Committee
New York
Farley
Jackson
Don’t Guess But Know Bayer Aspirin Safe Relief
An old advertising note urges readers to consult a family doctor about headache relief and promotes Bayer Aspirin as a fast, safe remedy. It frames aspirin as proven by millions of users and encourages purchasing Bayer at drugstores.
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Lendathes
Constipation Relief Claim by Adlerika Advert
An old advertisement features Mrs Mabel Schott recalling 30 years of constipation and gas relief after Adlerika. It claims quick action within 30 minutes and full bowel tract cleansing beyond ordinary laxatives with testimonials from Dr H L Shoub.
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Adlerika
H. L. Shoub
New York
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